Lunchtime Hacking Bootcamps (Fall 2026)

Created on September 29, 2026 by Thomas Sutter

2026

Looking for a way to make your lunch break a lot more interesting? We are hosting two bite-sized, hands-on hacking bootcamps right here on campus to help you dive into the world of cybersecurity.

Whether you are curious about how web vulnerabilities work or want to understand what happens under the hood of a compiled program, these short sessions are designed to get your hands dirty with real-world security tools.

  • Location: Winterthur Technikum, exact room to be announced after registration via email.
  • Time: Lunch break (12:00 to 13:00 PM)
  • Registration: Please register via the form: https://forms.gle/TbFUnjHkmvCAsT1R6

Session 1: Web Security

Date: October 28th - 12:00 to 13:00 PM

Ever wondered how attackers manipulate web traffic? In this session, we will break down the fundamentals of web security. We will explain how to intercept and modify requests using a web proxy, followed by one or two simple, hands-on labs where you can test your new skills.

What you need to do before attending: Please install Burp Suite by PortSwigger (the free Community Edition is perfect) on your laptop. Register for a free account at https://portswigger.net/web-security and download the Community Edition.

Session 2: PWN / Reversing

Date: October 30th - 12:00 to 13:00 PM

Take a deep dive into memory and binaries. We will guide you through the basics of reverse engineering and demonstrate a simple memory corruption exploit using a stack overflow. It is a fantastic introduction to understanding how software can be broken down and manipulated at the lowest levels.

What you need to do before attending: Please install the software reverse engineering suite Ghidra on your laptop. Register for a free account at https://247ctf.com/dashboard to access the labs.

Ready to hack?

Pack your lunch, bring your fully charged laptop with the tools installed, and join us at the Technikum. No advanced prior hacking experience is required—just a curious mind and an interest in cybersecurity!

Registration: Please register via the form: https://forms.gle/TbFUnjHkmvCAsT1R6